Iowa

Iowa

Our explorations across the state of Iowa.
04
Jul
Field of Dreams sign and farmyard with cornfield

The Field of Dreams

Build it, and they will come. Americana runs deep, especially on the Fourth of July, when you discover a famous baseball diamond on a cornfield in rural Iowa.
5 min read
06
Jul
Restored tallgrass prairie at Dubuque Arboretum

Glimpsing Iowa's Prairie Past

At Dubuque Arboretum, the Iowa tallgrass prairie habitat is a small but compelling corner of the 56-acre complex, a symphony of colors and textures in summer.
2 min read
25
Jul
Caves in rock face in woods

Exploring Maquoketa Caves State Park

Your view of Iowa is turned upside down at Maquoketa Caves State Park, a family-friendly caving destination south of Dubuque that lets you climb right in and explore wild caves.
7 min read
01
Oct
Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches

Collecting Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches

As our travels take us across America, we're stopping in Boy Scout council offices to add to a lifelong collection of Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches.
3 min read